Andrew De
@andrewde
Experienced educator and digital media specialist blending curriculum design with multimedia production.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced educator and digital media specialist with a track record in curriculum design, adult English instruction, and multimedia content creation. I have developed published materials including Business English: One Hour Discussions and English Topics: Concise Passages for Enhancing Reading Skills, Book 1+2.
My background spans classroom teaching (CEFR A2-B2), online global leadership facilitation, and instructional design for corporate and public-sector clients. I have led courses such as Live Conversation, Business Communication, and English Language of Meetings.
In digital media I produced podcasts (25+ episodes), short-form video for YouTube and TikTok, and won awards including Best Direction in a 48-hour Film Festival and a bursary from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada for video content. I managed social accounts with large followings and implemented SEO, WordPress, and analytics-driven strategies.
I combine practical management experience running a hospitality business with technical skills across Adobe Creative Cloud, audio tools, LMS platforms, and analytics to deliver engaging learning experiences and measurable impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
EUEducational Developer
EFL Upgrade
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Designs and develops curriculum and published Business English and reading-skills textbooks; produces short-form video learning content for YouTube and TikTok to increase learner engagement.
English Instructor
Funday Asia
Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 (11 months)
Taught adult learners CEFR A2–B2 across conversation, business English, meetings language and cultural communication, and created class materials for Conversation and Article Rewind.
Creative Designer / Digital Media Specialist
The Taiwan Channel
Aug 2011 - Aug 2021 (10 years)
Produced audio and video content including Taiwan’s first English podcast and 25 podcast episodes; received bursary for video learning design and won best direction in a 48-hour film festival.
APAC Client Engagement Specialist
Payward Inc (Kraken)
Sep 2018 - May 2019 (8 months)
Supported APAC clients on account and security inquiries, analyzed logs for security flags, and educated clients on KYC/AML processes for a cryptocurrency exchange.
General Manager
Black Dog Pub
Jul 2013 - Jul 2018 (5 years)
Managed a 60+ seat F&B venue and team of 5–10, increased gross monthly revenue by 100–300%, expanded seating capacity 20%, and grew social media followers and online ratings significantly.
APAC Learning & Development Consultant
Mondo Learning Solutions
Jan 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 7 months)
Facilitated online global leadership training for managers at a Fortune 500 client, delivering modules on leadership, strategic thinking, and results-driven management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Toronto
Graduate Certificate, Graduate Studies
2023 - 2023
Graduate studies completed in 2023.
The Open University / Google
Certificate, Digital Media / Marketing
2022 - 2022
Completed digital and marketing related certificate programs in 2022.
National Sun Yat-Sen University
2011 - 2011
Attended coursework at National Sun Yat-Sen University in 2011.
UVUniversity of Victoria
2005 -
Attended the University of Victoria beginning in 2005.
Southridge School
High School Diploma
Completed High School Diploma.
University of Toronto (Film Festival involvement)
Film / Digital Media
Participated in and won Best Direction at a 48-hour film festival.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
CanadaAuthorized to work in
Website
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